Lithium is a medication meant to stabilize mood and is most commonly used in people with bipolar disorder, depression, or ...

Low doses in mice have can clear up proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease and restore memory. Human trials are the ...

Lithium toxicity can cause symptoms like nausea, impaired balance or coordination, brain injury, and kidney failure.

The Alzheimer’s enigma has puzzled researchers for decades. More than 7 million Americans are living with the neurodegenerative condition, and it’s projected that by 2060, that number will double.

Victoria D. is a digital producer for CBS Boston. Before joining CBS Boston in 2023, Victoria had already worked in journalism in both New York and Boston for more than 10 years. Researchers at ...